Overview

• ABC declined to renew Doctor Odyssey for a second season, allowing lead actors’ options to expire on June 30 and triggering a default cancellation of the series.
• Joshua Jackson said he was “bummed out” and “sad” that the show won’t return, confirming his contract lapsed and expressing doubt that the original ensemble will reunite.
• The luxury cruise ship drama debuted in September 2024 with strong ratings, featured high-profile guest stars and a crossover with Angela Bassett’s 9-1-1 character, but its on-location production and A-list salaries made it one of ABC’s most expensive series.
• In May, three former props crew members sued Disney and 20th Television, alleging unwanted touching and sexual harassment by an assistant prop master on the Doctor Odyssey set.
• Ongoing talks with creator Ryan Murphy leave the series’ fate in limbo; any return would need fresh agreements with the original cast.